Unit 2 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

It measures the change in position of an object.

A

Displacement

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It is the path it follows as it moves through the air, influenced by gravity and potentially other forces like air resistance.

A

Trajectory

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3
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It is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without considering the forces causing the motion.

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Kinematics

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4
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The rate of change of an object’s tangential velocity along a circular path.

A

Tangential acceleration

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5
Q

It is the acceleration of an object in a circular path

A

Centripetal acceleration

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6
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It happens when an object moves only under the influence of gravity.

A

Free fall

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7
Q

It is the inward force that keeps an object moving in a circular path.

A

Centripetal force

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8
Q

It is the acceleration of an object for a certain instant or a specific time.

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Instantaneous acceleration

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9
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It is the motion of an object that is launched into the air and is subsequently influenced only by gravity and air resistance.

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Projectile motion

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10
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It is the motion of an object along a curved path with a constant or changing speed.

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Curvilinear motion

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